Overview

• Emma Mackey has been officially cast as Jadis, the White Witch, in Greta Gerwig's upcoming Netflix adaptation of C.S. Lewis' 'The Chronicles of Narnia.'
• The film will adapt 'The Magician’s Nephew,' the sixth book in the series, which serves as a prequel exploring Narnia's origins and the White Witch's backstory.
• Meryl Streep is reportedly in talks to voice Aslan, while Daniel Craig is expected to play Uncle Andrew, with production set to begin later this year.
• The movie will have a two-week exclusive IMAX theatrical release in November 2026 before its streaming debut on Netflix in December.
• This marks a reunion for Mackey and Gerwig, who previously collaborated on the blockbuster 'Barbie,' with Mackey chosen over contenders like Margaret Qualley and Charli XCX.